Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 24.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Oaxaca
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M4.6 Earthquake near Oaxaca, Mexico (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
On November 19, 2025 at 08:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Oaxaca, Mexico (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
24 km
24 km — shallower than the regional average (45.6 km)
Regional average: 45.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Popocatepetl Activity reported
Oaxaca
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 214 Catalogue entries
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